CIE iGCSE Co-Ordinated Science B15.1 Asexual reproduction Exam Style Questions Paper 1
Question
Which statement about asexual reproduction is correct?
A It involves the fusion of gametes from one parent.
B It involves the fusion of gametes from two parents.
C It produces offspring which are genetically different.
D It produces offspring which are genetically identical.
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans : D
Question
Aphids are insects. The information shown describes part of the lifecycle of the aphid.
stage 1 In the spring, wingless females reproduce without fertilisation to produce many female offspring.
stage 2 In late summer, both males and females are produced. The female’s eggs are fertilised by the male’s sperm.
Which row shows the type of reproduction occurring at stages 1 and 2?
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans: B
Question
In a plant, what leads to offspring that are genetically identical to the parent?
(A) asexual reproduction
(B) insect pollination
(C) seed germination
(D) sexual reproduction
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans : A
Question
Which statements about asexual reproduction are correct?
1. It involves gametes.
2. It produces genetically identical offspring.
3. It only requires one parent.
(A) 1, 2 and 3 (B) 1 and 2 only (C) 1 and 3 only (D) 2 and 3 only
▶Answer/Explanation
Ans : D